Our Breakout Title

What if the reason why we grow up, is because our dreams where stolen?

Chasing dreams, fighting nightmares.

The Dreamthief is an isometric action-adventure where you play as Bjørn, a boy chasing a shadowy thief through a dreamworld torn apart by fear and nightmares. Inspired by Ghibli’s storytelling and classic Metroidvania design, the game blends heartfelt narrative, rich exploration, and deep mechanics into a shared experience for both adults and children.

Dynamic rift system
Designed for shared experiences
Explore and unlock
Ghibli-Inspired Dreamworld

A World Between of Dreams and Nightmares

The Dreamthief takes place in a surreal, ever-shifting world where the boundaries between dreams and nightmare blur. Explore both the vibrant dream realm, and the dangerous nightmare realm.

Platforms

PC, Switch*

Release

Q2 2026 (Target)

Genre

Action-Adventure

Engine

Unreal Engine 5

Gallery

Campsite

a moment to breath

Combat

Fighting to survive

Let there be light

The Lantern

Closing rifts

Use the medllion of dreams to interact with rifts

Key Art

Main cover art for the dreamthief

Interactive Fog

Fog reacts and moves around the creatures

Meet The Team

The Dreamweavers

We’re a passionate, resilient, and creative indie team. Each of us joined this project because we believe in its vision, not just as developers, but as storytellers and gamers. Despite working without funding, we’ve stayed committed for the past 18 months (some of us even longer), pushing forward with consistency and focus. What holds us together isn’t just a shared love of games, but the way our personalities and creative goals naturally align. Our team is our biggest strength.

Niklas Frogner

Producer / Lead Game Designer / Lead Animator

Keeps the gears turning smoothly with sharp coordination, clear goals, and a passion for team health.

Frank Agledal

Co-Founder / Lead Programmer / Game Designer

Builds smooth, responsive systems that bring mechanics to life and feel just right in players’ hands.

George Daskalakis

Co-Founder / Art Director / Lead Character Artist

Shapes the visual identity of the world with a keen eye for style, coherence, and atmosphere.

Eirik Korsfur

Jr. Producer / QA

Helps keep the team organized and on track, while also testing and providing feedback to ensure a polished final product.

Veronika Lian

Lead Environment Artist

Setting the standard for the world’s visual quality and consistency, while also creating stunning environments that immerse players in the dreamworld.

Angelina Maria Roark

Narrative Designer

Weaves rich, emotional storytelling into every quest, character, and piece of worldbuilding.

Hallvard Moberg

Composer

Creates immersive audio landscapes and memorable melodies that tie emotion to every scene.

Margot Thorette

3D Artist

Combines artistic vision with technical precision to sculpt detailed, expressive assets that bring the game world to life.

Espen Rygh Pedersen

3D Artist

Transforms concepts into stunning 3D assets, breathing life into worlds one polygon at a time.

Frode Agledal

Concept Artist

Shapes the characters and world with evocative concept art that captures the imagination and guides the team’s creative vision.

Eivydas Alisauskas

Programmer

Builds interactive systems for combat to sound, ensuring every element feels responsive and engaging to players.

Anette Tennfjord

Jr. Environment Artist

Brings a fresh perspective to environment art, blending creativity with artistic skill to craft immersive worlds.

Rimsha Chaudhry

Environment Artist

Brings the world to life with detailed, immersive environments that invite players to explore and get lost in the atmosphere.

Konrad Kuzma

UI/UX Designer/Programmer

Designs and builds intuitive interfaces and user experiences that enhance player immersion and accessibility.

Endre Baklund

Technical Animator

Brings character to life with Unreal Engine’s Control Rig, ensuring every movement feels fluid and responsive.

About Us

Gameplay First

Narrative Depth

Artistic Vision